The opening session of the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 29, 2026, captured the central tension in Vietnam’s diplomacy. Tô Lâm, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State...
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Between Staying and Leaving: The Unfinished Journey of International Students in Korea
Beyond Recruitment: Korea’s Ambition to Attract and Retain Global TalentOver the past two decades, Korea has undergone a quiet but significant transformation in its role within global higher education. Once...
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The Invisible Border: Algorithmic Power and the Future of European Migration Governance
From Checkpoints to Code: The Transformation of the European BorderFor much of modern history, borders have been tangible sites of encounter. Travelers presented documents to human officials, whose decisions-however imperfect-were...
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Institutionalized Interdependence and Korea–Mongolia Cooperation in a Changing International System
Geopolitical Transformation and the Emergence of Korea–Mongolia Strategic ConvergenceThe contemporary international order is increasingly characterized by intensified geopolitical competition, deepening economic fragmentation, and the strategic reconfiguration of interdependence across regions....
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International Law as Strategic Infrastructure: Korea and the Indo–South Asian Neighbourhood
Middle Power Constraints and Korea’s Strategic Turn to South AsiaThe contemporary international order is increasingly shaped by intensifying geopolitical competition, economic fragmentation, and the growing politicization of interdependence. In this...
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Armenia After Pashinyan’s Victory: Reform and Strategic Challenges
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s victory in the June 2026 parliamentary election is more than another electoral success for the leader who emerged from the Velvet Revolution. It represents an...
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Understanding Russia’s Digital Consumer Culture through Ozon
Digital Russia beyond stereotypesPeople who have never visited Russia, especially Moscow, often think of Russia as a country far removed from advanced technology. In reality, however, this perception is quite...
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The Impact of Global Supply Chain Changes on the Central Asian Economy
Global supply chains have been undergoing significant restructuring for several years. In 2020–2021, the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the fragility of the existing system, exposing dependence on narrow production and logistics...
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Macron’s Armenia Visit: France’s Strategic Opening to the Caucasus
Macron’s visit to Armenia in early May 2026 should not be viewed merely as a courtesy visit. It came in the wake of the European Political Community (EPC) summit, in...
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India’s growing engagement with the Mediterranean reflects a broader adjustment in New Delhi’s external strategy. As India seeks more resilient trade routes, a stronger role in Eurasian connectivity and wider...
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The Evolution of Azerbaijan–South Korea Energy Partnership Amid the Global Energy Transition
IntroductionAs global energy systems undergo rapid transformation driven by decarbonization pressures, technological innovation, and shifting geopolitical alignments, energy-producing states are increasingly redefining their strategies to remain competitive. In this evolving...
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The Upcoming 11th Korea–EU Summit: Strategic Significance and Future Prospects
The Strategic Significance of the Korea–EU SummitThe reality that yesterday’s allies are turning into today’s adversarial partners is emerging due to the reorganisation of the international order. In this environment,...
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Institutionalized Interdependence and Korea–Mongolia Cooperation in a Changing International System
Geopolitical Transformation and the Emergence of Korea–Mongolia Strategic ConvergenceThe contemporary international order is increasingly characterized by intensified geopolitical competition, deepening…
Egypt as a Russian Grain and Energy Hub: Opportunity or New Dependence?
In April 2026, President Vladimir Putin said that Russia and Egypt could discuss plans to create a “grain and energy…
The Invisible Border: Algorithmic Power and the Future of European Migration Governance
From Checkpoints to Code: The Transformation of the European BorderFor much of modern history, borders have been tangible sites of…
Bamboo Diplomacy, Amplified: Tô Lâm’s Middle-Power Signal at Shangri-La
The opening session of the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 29, 2026, captured the central tension in Vietnam’s diplomacy. Tô Lâm,…
India Pushes for a Mediterranean Axis with Cyprus and Greece
India’s growing engagement with the Mediterranean reflects a broader adjustment in New Delhi’s external strategy. As India seeks more resilient…
South Korea as an Arctic Enabler: A New Diplomatic Discourse for South Korea in the Arctic
The Strategic Weight of Diplomatic DiscourseIn international relations (IR), the language states use to describe their role — the frames,…